# Pathrise

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/pathrise

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.pathrise.com
- Total disclosed funding: $8.2M
- Latest round: Series A (Apr 30, 2021)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Mavenform Inc., trading under the name Pathrise is a career accelerator focused on empowering job seekers in the technology sector through personalized mentorship and coaching, enhancing their ability to secure employment in competitive markets. Founded in 2017 in San Francisco, US, Mavenform Inc., trading under the name Pathrise provides tailored career support to technology job seekers. The company has completed three deals, with the most recent occurring on May 25, 2021. Mavenform raised USD 3.5 mn in VENTURE DEBT financing as part of a larger funding round totaling USD 9 mn including SERIES A and debt funding. The company was co-founded by Derrick Mar and Kevin Wu, with Kevin Wu serving as CEO.Pathrise operates as a career accelerator primarily focused on assisting job seekers in the technology sector. The company's core offerings involve one-on-one mentorship that guides clients through various stages of the job application process, including resume refinement, interview preparation, networking strategies, and negotiation techniques. The mentors are industry professionals who work at leading technology companies such as Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Google, providing valuable insights and real-world experience. Pathrise's services cater to diverse professional tracks including software engineering, IT and cybersecurity, product management, data science, marketing, and sales and customer success. The company serves a broad clientele across the United States, targeting individuals aged 18 and older who are committed to enhancing their skills and securing employment in the tech industry.Pathrise generates revenue through a flexible financing model that includes options such as Income Based Repayment loans. Clients typically begin payments 30-60 days after securing employment. The company does not disclose specific pricing plans for its services; however, transactions generally involve fees associated with mentorship and support provided during the job search process. The structure of these transactions is primarily direct-to-consumer, where individuals seeking employment pay for specialized services aimed at improving their job prospects and negotiation outcomes. Through partnerships with financing providers, Pathrise offers tailored repayment options that align with the earnings of its clients once they are placed in jobs. The focus remains on delivering value to its clients by increasing their salary potential and job offers. In October 2025, Springshare LLC acquired Pathrise from GoAhead Ventures, Lets Venture Technologies Private Limited, Long Venture Partners, Quero Education, Inc., Western Technology Investment, Y Combinator, Day One Ventures, K50 Ventures (Actions Capital), Learn Capital. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The October 2025 acquisition aims to support Springshare enhance its job-seeking services by integrating Pathrise capabilities.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Apr 30, 2021, $7M — Western Technology Investment, GoAhead Ventures, Y Combinator, Learn Capital, Day One Ventures, Actions Capital
- Seed, Aug 8, 2018, $1.2M — Western Technology Investment, GoAhead Ventures, Y Combinator, Lets Venture Technologies Private Limited, Quero Education, Inc., Long Venture Partners

## Investors

- Western Technology Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/western-technology-investment) — Seed, Series A
- GoAhead Ventures — Seed, Series A
- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed, Series A
- Lets Venture Technologies Private Limited — Seed
- Quero Education, Inc. — Seed
- Long Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/long-venture-partners) — Seed
- Learn Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/learn-capital) — Series A
- Day One Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/day-one-ventures) — Series A
- Actions Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/actions-capital) — Series A